Tuna the Underdog with an Overbite Hits the Road to Lend a Paw

A lot of incredible tails of adoption cross our desks at The BarkPost, but Tuna has pawsitively melted our hearts! We ruv that this spirited rescue pup has made it big while giving back. That’s why BarkBox is proud to present The Tuna Tour:

Tuna’s taking his do-good ways on the road for an East Coast tour to help pups-in-need! Get ready for pawsome meet and greets and fundraising dinners in select cities, all in the name of bringing awareness to local shelters! Stay tuned for exciting pupdates on the tour and how you can get involved.

You may recognize this charming chiweenie’s trademark goofy smile from his widespread fame on the interwebz! His Instagram account alone has over 700k followers. With a mug like that, it’s not hard to see why!

Yes, these days “The Underdog with an Overbite” is livin’ large. He hangs out with celebrities like Cesar Millan…

But if you think that this Red CarPET darling has let fame go to his head, think again! Sweet Tuna hasn’t forgotten his very humble beginnings. As a pup, he was found discarded on the side of the road near San Diego, likely because of his unconventional looks. Luckily, fate and a farmer’s market adoption event in Los Angeles conspired to help him find his furever home with his mamz, Courtney.

Courtney knew Tuna was special and set out share the happiness he brings to her life with the whole world! “I had no agenda to garner a large following. I did, however, recognize that Instagram could be a catalyst to bring people joy through Tuna’s pictures that showcased his cartoonish looks and charming personality. I am grateful that I have been given the opportunity to utilize it as a platform to encourage people to love the seemingly unlovable,” Courtney tells Darling Magazine. Who wouldn’t ruv this little guy?

She continues, “People around the world are showing me what that looks like by the way they love Tuna through his Instagram account. I’ve been posting a daily picture of him for [over two years], and in that time he has garnered a following that adores him for his differences! I am overwhelmed by the impact that he is having on so many people. It appears that he is restoring hearts again by melting them, and when I read the comments that are uplifting, edifying and encouraging, my heart melts too!” To see the effect Tuna has on peoples lives, you need look no further than the pawsome fan art Courtney posts on #tunartuesdays!

High paws for this rescue pup using his fame to reminds us that ruv can be a powerful, transformational force. We hope you’ll join Tuna during his tour and do your part to lend a paw.www.tunameltsmyheart.com/tunatour